What can an attorney help me achieve?
One of the more important functions of a medical malpractice attorney is to help you evaluate your case right from the beginning. The attorney will review the facts of your case, apply the law, and give you an idea of the strength of your case and your chances of success, based on his or her experience. While you may feel you have been injured and want to sue as a matter of “principle”, it does not mean that you have a valid legal claim. The lawyer’s job is help you determine if the matter is worth your time, the legal costs, and the court fees.
If you establish liability, you are entitled to damages. These damages can include:
- Compensation for medical bills;
- Compensation for lost wages;
- Compensation for pain and suffering;
- Compensation for losses you’ve already suffered as well as future medical bills and lost wages.
Damages vary depending on each person’s situation. The amount of damages you receive depends on how the injury affects your earning potential and quality of life. This is to say that a concert pianist or avid bowler may receive more compensation for a missing finger than a lawyer and confirmed couch potato whose life won’t be disrupted much.
